Modern Art
Published 1992
Buying and selling paintings is a very lucrative business, at least that's what Hollywood's led us to believe, and that's the premise of this game. Five different artists have produced a bunch of paintings, and it's the player's task to be both the buyer and the seller, hopefully making a profit in both roles. He does this by putting a painting from his hand up for auction each turn. He gets the money if some other player buys it, but must pay the bank if he buys it for himself. After each round, paintings are valued by the number of paintings of that type that were sold. The broker with the most cash after four rounds is the winner. Part of the Knizia auction trilogy.
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Game Info
- Players
- 3-5 Players
- Time
- 45 min
- Weight
- Light-Medium — 2.28/5
- Year
- 1992
- BGG Rating
- 7.52
- BGG Rank
- #220
- Min Age
- 10+
Frequently Asked Questions
Modern Art supports 3 to 5 players. The community rates it best at 5 players.
A typical game of Modern Art takes about 45 minutes.
Modern Art has a complexity rating of 2.28/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Modern Art is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Modern Art has a rating of 7.52/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 25,143 ratings. It is ranked #220 overall.
Modern Art was designed by Reiner Knizia. It was published in 1992.